Find the ratio in which the points P (3/4, 5/12) divides the line segments joining the points A(1/2 , 3/2) and B(2, -5).

Given points are A(1/2 , 3/2) and B(2, -5)


Let the point P(3/4, 5/12) divide AB in ratio m:n.



By section formula,


x = , y =


For point P on the line joined by the points A and B.


= …(1)


And, = …(2)


Solving 1,


3(m + n) = 8m + 2n


3m + 3n = 8m + 2n


5m = n


=


Hence, ratio is 1:5.


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